Saturday, March 10, 2012

365 Days of Truth: Day 32

365 Days of Truth: Nothing is more powerful than an idea -Guest post by author, Carrie NymanIn a world where the importance of the individual seems paramount, it is refreshing when a cause pulls us from the comfort of our own heads and helps us consider others before ourselves, to appreciate the suffering of others so that we can help. The KONY 2012 campaign that has brought international attention to a Ugandan murderer also brings attention to the Invisible Children charity, but whether or not you agree with the legitimacy of this organization or its cause does not matter (after all, Invisible Children itself confirms that Kony and the LRA has not been active in Uganda since 2006). The important thing is that thanks to social networking, a 30 minute YouTube video has garnered the modern world's attention. This idea is powerful and if you haven't seen it, it's worth your time:

Yes, it's true that liking a Facebook status will not change the world, but it can change how we approach the world and repositions our focus from our little part of the world to those who do not have the power to speak for themselves.

Many thanks to Carrie for taking time to participate in my 365 Days of Truth project! If you'd like more information and are having trouble finding what you're looking for, just send a note and we'll help!
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